Netflix is bringing back Sense8 after passionate pleas from fans. The good news is Sense8 will be back with a two-hour special designed to wrap up all the loose ends. The bad news is that will then be the end of Sense8, with Netflix declining to renew the series for another season.

There seemed little chance that lobbying Netflix to bring any of these shows back would work. However, Netflix has now announced Sense8 will return for a one-off, two-hour special in 2018. The aim being to tie up the loose ends and give the fans some much-needed closure.

Series creator Lana Wachowski posted a letter on the official Sense8 Twitter account, saying:

“Friends kept calling from all over the world asking, ‘Isn’t there anything you can do?’ And the truth was, no. By myself, there was nothing I could do. But just as the characters in our show discover that they are not alone, I too have learned that I am not just a me. I am also a we.”

“The passionate letters, the petitions, the collective voice that rose up like the fist of the Sun to fight for this show was beyond what anyone was expecting. Improbably, unforeseeably, your love has brought Sense8 back to life. (I could kiss every single one of you!).”

While most Sense8 fans would have preferred to see Netflix commissioning a third season, this should be considered a victory. After all, this is one of the rare occasions when fan power has won out, with a massive moneymaking company changing its mind as a result of pressure.

Are you a fan of Sense8? How do you feel about Netflix cancelling the show? Are you pleased to see Sense8 return for one final episode? Would you prefer another season? How do you feel about Netflix’s attitude to original content? Please let us know in the comments below!

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Sue

July 14, 2017 at 3:52 am

My husband and I love this show!! So sad that it is being cancelled. I do appreciate that there will be a two hour wrap up finale,
but I'm sure we would have been happy, loyal fans for years if given the chance!

I just finished season 2 and was heart broken to find out that there wasn't going to be a season 3. I plead with you don't let this be the end. This is the best show I have ever watched in my life, don't let it end.

I love this show and I think it should be picked up by HBO or another major network that can continue to give life to these amazing characters. I also think if it got pick up the fan base would grow tremendously. There is nothing out there like this show and it should be seen. Is this even a possibility?!?!? I think it should be!!!

Was so disappointed that there was not going to be another series. But am pleased to hear that they are coming back for a one off episode. As for Netflix am not entirely happy with there decision. Thanks to all for bringing sense 8 in our lives.

So bombed out Netflix canceled one of my favorite series ever!!!!
Sense8 was Amazing!
At least having that closure episode will be bette rd than nothing....
Too bad it's not more seasons!
I suppose people from all over the world watched and loved the show.
I'm from Mexico City.

This was an incredible show. The story took cinema out a brand new door. It's to bad Netflix didn't want to be a leader of the 21st century. There have been many shows that have been ground breaking, but I guess unconventional sex is a problem for many. It's funny but I saw past that. Just like in real life, I don't judge people for what they do. So why should I judge actors for a character to play. To tell you the truth the story showed that any one character can be involved in a supernatural fantasy. I'm happy Netflix is ending the show with a two hour special. But I wish they had the nerve to continue the series with the response they recieved from fans. Think of all the fans who didn't write in to voice their concern about the cancellation. Netflix shows some weak shows and when comes along as powerful as Sense8, they wimp out. Hey guys, after all, I thought it was all about the MONEY? Peace

Huge fan and was extremely disappointed when it was announced the show would be cancelled. I do hope this small window of opportunity will lead to something bigger for the show. Perhaps the loud chorus of voices has created more followers, beyond the hard-core fan base, that will translate into a bigger audience that makes the show financially viable.

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